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Smoky Beef 'n' Beans Recipe

Liquid Smoke gives a unique taste to this thick and hearty combination of beef and beans shared by Anita Curtis. "I serve it with a crisp salad to make a complete meal," notes the Camarillo, California cook.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hoursYIELD:8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, drained

1 cup ketchup

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

3 tablespoons white vinegar

1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1.In a skillet, cook the beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through.
Yield: 8 servings.